Preferred name | 2-pentanone |
Trivial Name | 2-Pentanone |
Short Description | methyl propyl ketone |
Formula | C5 H10 O |
CAS Number | 107-87-9 |
FEMA Number | 2842 |
Flavis Number | 7.054 |
ECHA Number | 203-528-1 |
FDA UNII | I97392I10V |
Nikkaji Number | J5.065B |
Beilstein Number | 0506058 |
MDL | MFCD00009400 |
COE Number | 754 |
Bio Activity Summary | External link |
NMR Predictor | External link |
JECFA Food Flavoring | 279 2-pentanone |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
FDA Mainterm | 107-87-9 ; 2-PENTANONE |
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Canada Domestic Sub. List: | 107-87-9 |
Pubchem (cid): | 7895 |
Pubchem (sid): | 134972736 |
Flavornet: | 107-87-9 |
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(IUPAC): | Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf) |
Videos: | The Periodic Table of Videos |
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KEGG (GenomeNet): | C01949 |
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB34235 |
FooDB: | FDB012547 |
Export Tariff Code: | 2914.19.0000 |
VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
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Wikipedia: | View |
Formulations/Preparations: •grade: technical •90.0% purity product available from eastman chemical products, inc. |
Material listed in food chemical codex | Yes |
Molecular weight | 86.133903503418 |
Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
Pounds per Gallon | 6.665 to 6.707 |
Refractive Index | 1.387 to 1.392 @ 20 °C |
Boiling Point | 100 to 110°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Acid Value | 2 max KOH/g |
Vapor Pressure | 38.577 mmHg @ 25 °C |
Vapor Density | 3 |
Flash Point TCC Value | 7.22 °C TCC |
logP (o/w) | 0.91 |
Solubility | |
alcohol | Yes |
water, 4.30E+04 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp) | Yes |
water | No |
Odor Type: Fruity | |
sweet, fruity, ethereal, winey, banana, woody, fermented | |
Odor strength | high , recommend smelling in a 1.00 % solution or less |
Substantivity | < 10 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
General comment | At 1.00 % in dipropylene glycol. sweet fruity ethereal wine banana woody |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 20, No. 1, 31, (1995) | Etherial, diffusive and sweet banana-like with fermented woody nuance |
Flavor Type: Fruity | |
sweet, fruity, banana, fermented | |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 20, No. 1, 31, (1995) | At 25.00 ppm. Sweet, fruity and banana-like with a fermented nuance |
Ethereal notes for wine, whiskey, and banana. | Ethereal, witch hazel at lower level, wine, whiskey at higher level |
2-PENTANONE has an interesting diffusive, sweet banana-like character with fermented woody nuances which work perfectly in dairy, fruit and alcoholic flavors. | Sharp ethereal and slightly winey notes |
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Applications | |
Odor purposes | Apple, Banana, Butter, Coffee, Fruit, Grape, Pineapple, Strawberry |
Flavoring purposes | Carrot, Cheese blue cheese, Cheese cheddar cheese, Dairy |
Cosmetic purposes | Perfuming agents |
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European information : | |
Most important hazard(s): | |
Xn - Harmful. | |
R 11 - Highly flammable. R 22 - Harmful if swallowed. R 36/38 - Irritating to skin and eyes. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 16 - Keep away from sources of ignition - No Smoking. S 20/21 - When using do not eat, drink or smoke. S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 33 - Take precautionary measures against static discharge. S 37/39 - Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection. | |
Hazards identification | |
Classification of the substance or mixture | |
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) | |
None found. | |
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements | |
Pictogram | |
Hazard statement(s) | |
None found. | |
Precautionary statement(s) | |
None found. | |
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
oral-rat LD50 [sex: M] 3730 mg/kg (Smyth et al., 1962) oral-mouse LD50 [sex: M] 2205 mg/kg (Tanii et al., 1986) oral-mammal (species unspecified) LD50 3700 mg/kg Gigiena Truda i Professional'nye Zabolevaniya. Labor Hygiene and Occupational Diseases. Vol. 32(10), Pg. 25, 1988. intraperitoneal-mouse LD50 1600 mg/kg "Patty's Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology," 3rd rev. ed., Clayton, G.D., and F.E. Clayton, eds., New York, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1978-82. Vol. 3 originally pub. in 1979; pub. as 2n rev. ed. in 1985.Vol. 2C, Pg. 4735, 1982. oral-mouse LD50 1600 mg/kg "Patty's Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology," 3rd rev. ed., Clayton, G.D., and F.E. Clayton, eds., New York, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1978-82. Vol. 3 originally pub. in 1979; pub. as 2n rev. ed. in 1985.Vol. 2C, Pg. 4735, 1982. intraperitoneal-rat LD50 800 mg/kg "Patty's Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology," 3rd rev. ed., Clayton, G.D., and F.E. Clayton, eds., New York, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1978-82. Vol. 3 originally pub. in 1979; pub. as 2n rev. ed. in 1985.Vol. 2C, Pg. 4735, 1982. oral-rat LD50 1600 mg/kg "Patty's Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology," 3rd rev. ed., Clayton, G.D., and F.E. Clayton, eds., New York, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1978-82. Vol. 3 originally pub. in 1979; pub. as 2n rev. ed. in 1985.Vol. 2C, Pg. 4735, 1982. | |
Dermal Toxicity: | |
skin-rabbit LD50 6500 mg/kg Raw Material Data Handbook, Vol.1: Organic Solvents, 1974. Vol. 1, Pg. 83, 1974. | |
Inhalation Toxicity: | |
inhalation-mammal (species unspecified) LC50 22000 mg/m3 HYSAAV. Vol. 51(5), Pg. 61 inhalation-guinea pig LCLo 13000 ppm/5H "Documentation of the Threshold Limit Values and Biological Exposure Indices," 5th ed., Cincinnati, OH, American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, Inc., 1986Vol. 6, Pg. 1036, 1991. inhalation-human TCLo 1500 ppm BEHAVIORAL: HEADACHE GASTROINTESTINAL: NAUSEA OR VOMITING SENSE ORGANS AND SPECIAL SENSES: OTHER: EYE Raw Material Data Handbook, Vol.1: Organic Solvents, 1974. Vol. 1, Pg. 83, 1974. inhalation-mammal (species unspecified) LC50 22000 mg/m3 Gigiena i Sanitariya. For English translation, see HYSAAV. Vol. 51(5), Pg. 61, 1986. inhalation-rat LCLo 2000 ppm/4H American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal. Vol. 23, Pg. 95, 1962. |
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flavor and fragrance agents | |||
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search | |||
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice | |||
Recommendation for 2-pentanone usage levels up to: | |||
0.5000 % in the fragrance concentrate. | |||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | 120.00 (μg/capita/day) | ||
Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS). | |||
The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library | |||
publication number: 3 | |||
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average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
baked goods: | - | 32.00000 | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | 13.00000 | |
beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
cheese: | - | - | |
chewing gum: | - | - | |
condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | - | - | |
fish products: | - | - | |
frozen dairy: | - | 34.00000 | |
fruit ices: | - | 34.00000 | |
gelatins / puddings: | - | - | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | - | - | |
hard candy: | - | 32.00000 | |
imitation dairy: | - | - | |
instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
jams / jellies: | - | - | |
meat products: | - | - | |
milk products: | - | - | |
nut products: | - | - | |
other grains: | - | - | |
poultry: | - | - | |
processed fruits: | - | - | |
processed vegetables: | - | - | |
reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
seasonings / flavors: | - | - | |
snack foods: | - | - | |
soft candy: | - | - | |
soups: | - | - | |
sugar substitutes: | - | - | |
sweet sauces: | - | - |
European Food Safety Athority(EFSA):Flavor usage levels; Subacute, Subchronic, Chronic and Carcinogenicity Studies; Developmental / Reproductive Toxicity Studies; Genotoxicity Studies... |
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s): |
Opinion of the Scientific Panel on food additives, flavourings, processing aids and materials in contact with food (AFC) related to Flavouring Group Evaluation 7 (FGE.07): Saturated and unsaturated aliphatic secondary alcohols, ketones and esters of secondary alcohols and saturated linear or branched-chain carboxylic acids from chemical group 5 View page or View pdf |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 7, Revision 1 (FGE.07Rev1): Saturated and unsaturated aliphatic secondary alcohols, ketones and esters of secondary alcohols and saturated linear or branched-chain carboxylic acids from chemical group 5 (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 of 18 July 2000) - Scientific opinion of the Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in contact with Food (AFC) on a request from the Commission View page or View pdf |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 7, Revision 2 (FGE.07Rev2) : Saturated and unsaturated aliphatic secondary alcohols, ketones and esters of secondary alcohols and saturated linear or branched-chain carboxylic acids from chemical group 5 View page or View pdf |
Safety and efficacy of saturated and unsaturated aliphatic secondary alcohols, ketones and esters with esters containing secondary alcohols belonging to chemical group 5 when used as flavourings for all animal species View page or View pdf |
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